So we have to keep our percentages balanced. You can't just use white meat or just use dark meat. Then you run out of one and you just have the other one. So you have to be able to balance it. These um wings are very Oh, we had them at the FAM meeting once. Yeah. These wings are very popular with both junior high and high school students. And they also like the spicy buffalo sauce version. So we offer both sweet barbecue or spicy buffalo sauce on these wings. Hopefully they're nice and fresh cuz I think they just mixed the sauce on them. >> Okay, >> so now's your time to give your feedback and uh be honest and let us know. Do the onion rings look appetizing? Do you like the taste of them? Cuz they are um school compliant and baked. Do the barbecue wings look appetizing?
Um, you know, there's a lot of work to be done in terms of looking toward the future, work, studies, internships, things. We want to continue to grow and build from here. But I think this is a great starting point that opens up a lot of doors for a lot of work to be done. And we're hoping to uh open this up and with these positions push some of this forward. My last piece that I'll add just to give another nod for the bio is if you take a look at our STEM if we're looking to provide opportunities for kids to get concentrations in this area. Um and one of our biggest um places that kids actually want to pursue for college. Um if you're looking at nursing for example, you know, they're going to need that bio, that AP bio. They're going to need that anatomy electives.
>> So Mr. the um the you just mentioned only the people that are going to be in the lottery are going to be notified. What about the people that already apply and are waiting for information? They need to know before the lottery goes on that they didn't even make it to the lottery. >> Yes. Yes. >> No. No. After. >> So I would assume >> before just like everybody just like the people that are getting into the lottery know you're in the lottery. They need to know you're not in the lottery. I mean I have people I mean I can I have people calling. Can I just add to this because I'm quite sure that the the people who are who are not going to be in the lottery or at this point they have been notified because we need to give them an opportunity to provide additional documentation.
Do you like the taste of the boneless barbecue chicken wings? Please provide some uh feedback on the taste, texture, seasoning, size, etc. And I just threw this one in there. Please list any creative suggestions you have for use for the wings or the rings because we're always open for ways to uh jazz up the menu and make something new and fresh for the kids. if there's anything you've seen at restaurants or at home that you think we would want to try. And then do you think uh students would like the onion rings and do you think students would like the barbecue wings? One other thing I wanted to point out is that for every reimburseable meal, the students have the choice of all of these sides and in fact they can have as many of these as they want. >> Yes. All fruits and vegetables are unlimited.
They're going to need those opportunities to get that fun foundational knowledge over there to be competitive. So all of this intertwines and we hope to continue to utilize these positions to grow in this process. Was I two minutes? >> Rich, can you clarify something? So you mentioned college and career and you said it so fast that I I really caught the emphasis of college, but when you say career, are you suggesting that not necessarily a college or maybe not traditional college route? There's another route here for kids that may not be on that traditional college path. >> Yeah, I mean that's really not every kid is going to go to college now. Uh we do want to provide these opportunities for our kids that are looking more for the workforce. And when you take a look at like the idea of concentration um and we're casting a wide net for like business for example this really allows them to explore that workforce get that experience learn those skills um and you know while this is a multi-year process in terms of where do we go from here and obviously there would have to be a lot of stakeholders who are involved and want to grow this but um looking for as we do for our child development offering certain certifications that when they walk out the door and they graduate that they have those and that's a key component of it in terms of an area where we can grow.
What I'm not clear about is if all of the people who we know will be in the lottery if they've received that email. But we've already had um a couple of meetings to go over questions of residency um where there was a concern if it seems like somebody we weren't sure if they should or should not be in the lottery. We've already had a meeting about those students with the principal, the um director of admissions and counseling. So, we've already met about that. They're going to make some phone calls and look for some additional information. And then we're going to come back if we have any other students outstanding um just so that we can review those cases again. And if there's any student that we're not really sure if they do or don't meet the requirements, we are going to put them in the lottery.
Yes. >> So >> fresh fruits and vegetables are unlimited >> because um ever since they did the healthy hunger-free kid act back in 2010, they have shown studies that the younger the students are exposed to trying these, eating them, including them with their meals, then uh the trends were that all of that went up in uh secondary school because they had already started eating it younger. All right. So, next one. >> Uh, has everyone had a chance to taste that one? Okay, we'll go on to starting to explain the next one. >> Okay. >> The next one, they sometimes call it mac and smack. It's macaroni and cheese with popcorn chicken bites, which are called smackers because they're a mixture of white and dark meat. Okay, here it comes. Inside the cup with the lid is the macaroni and cheese. It's a three cheese kavatapi.
>> Anybody? >> Yeah. Just how excited about the pathways. It's awesome. >> Yeah. >> Oh, I'm I'm very excited. This is this is really like the next step and I I really appreciate the work everyone did to come up with this. >> You guys, >> I appreciate the presentation. It was very sad because the science teacher left. >> Yes, it was >> along with the world language too. >> We're asking to make it back whole again that >> yes. Yes, >> very much so. Just for clarity on that. >> So that's the only asks are those two FTE heads. >> Those are our number ones. >> Good. Beautiful. Thanks, Rich. Thank you all. Thank you, Mr. >> Chris, did you need a few more minutes? >> Did you want me to get you off? >> This This could be your last one, Mr. Kim. >> I was just gonna say there are many many things that I'm going to miss about my job and working here.
Every student will receive a conditional acceptance because they have to provide that documentation at a later date as part of the enrollment process. So if we're not sure, we'd rather put them in the lottery and then ask them to provide that documentation later again. I mean, can we I just want to make sure that we have more something more than just email to communicate to this to this um applicant, please. I I just give us some reassurance. >> Anybody else? >> Um this is going to be in both languages, right? When you send it out. Last question. Um I know you said that um an additional information. What kind of stuff like they would need the people would need to provide because I'm I mean I'm I'm just want to be prepped because I I I do get phone calls from people. Um obviously they have asked me called me to ask me um you know about the lottery and to tell the truth I I know I know nothing until today.
And then next to it the bites. And as you saw, we have ketchup, barbecue, salsa, anything ranch, you can dip them in. The three cheese kavatapi is made with commodity cheese by the JTM food group. It is a whole grain pasta for the USDA compliance. It has a creamy elevated look. So, it's not the bright orange with the powdered cheese with the sticks like um you might make with at home. It's it's a thicker, richer, creamier version. And it is a fan favorite at all school levels. And the reason I highlight that is we were having a hard time getting our mashed potatoes for our special mashed potato bowl. And I said, "Well, you've got the popcorn chicken. why not do it with mac and cheese? And immediately we had some schools saying, "Oh, that's babyish. The older kids aren't going to like mac and cheese." We started selling it and there they told um at one school where we were evaluating it, they had 40 more people by that day.
The budget teaser will not be one of them. >> Um, ready step. Look, you should watch events. I only have one, but it's very straightforward. Miss Aqua has actually the most important one, but because it's in and around both schools, she's going to address it. We have had for several years a woman who comes in, she covers lunch and recess for us. Um, and she's done it. I think this is her fourth year. Every single year we fire her because we can't afford her. And then every single year we decide, oh, wait, we really need her and we bring her back. This past year it was because we had some extra money after the Apple TV people were here and paid us for the use of the gym and the garage to use that money. I don't care how it gets paid for but because Apple TV probably will be back.
Like I don't know the whole process. this is all new for even for us. Um, so I I I wasn't able to really share much information because I didn't know how things were going to work. Um, I told them that, you know, I knew I was going to get some information in this in this meeting and I'm I'm sure I'm going to be getting some phone calls, but they may said I got notified. They may said I haven't. And what do I tell them when they tell me I haven't gotten noticed? I don't know if I got in, why I got why I not in. Like, how do I direct them? And if they say, you know, I did got in. Uh I'm I'm going to be part of the lottery. Um and if they ask me part of their information, I don't know if he's if I can know what they're going to be asking for.
So, they definitely weren't voting with their feet by walking away from it. They they wanted it. So, uh, it's a it's a temporary change because, you know, we're going to work to get the other thing back there, reformulating it to meet some requirements. Next is the popcorn chicken smackers. They are made with commodity chicken by Pilgrim's Pride. They are convenient for dipping and a nice small size so they get a good serving. And students love it at all school edibles. And the other applications we use for it are chicken and waffles. We also use it for popcorn chicken bowls, which have the mashed potatoes on the bottom, corn, gravy, cheese, and the popcorn snackers. I have some pictures to show you of those meals. Okay, any students that go to elementary schools that are looking at this presentation, they will notice that this plate came from Carol Ranch, and we don't have these Belgian waffle sticks anymore.
It's important to take this little job which provides so much stability for everything else you do through the center of the day and just give this poor woman some peace of mind. So that's my big ask and wait less than two minutes and not one smile.
>> I know that that other information you're referring to. >> Are you talking about if there's a question about residency and whether or not they'll be in the lottery or are you talking about just documentation for any student? Yeah. You said they might they're going to be needing some other document documentation. So I >> if there was a question, >> correct? >> Yeah. So that would relate to um say we have a student who um applies, they give a home address in Lawrence, but they're attending school in Haveril. Like we've had a number of those different situations. Um so in some situations, um if it doesn't match, we'll ask them for documentation to show that they're actually a resident at that address. Um, in some situations, even though it isn't really a match, there might be a situation where they have one parent who lives in Lawrence, one parent who lives in Haveril, they both have custody.
It is now a circular waffle. So they will notice that. And then you have the popcorn chicken next to it. And then they have syrup for dipping for the waffle and sauces they can dip for their chicken. Next to it, this was taken at Desert Ridge High. This is the popcorn chicken bowl. As you can see, we have a white fiber bowl that we put it in and um it's a good amount and it's very popular. That's on Tuesdays. It's very popular right now. It's coming with mac and cheese. Okay, that brings us to our next feedback form. We would love it if you could help us evaluate the macaroni and cheese, the look and taste, and then also the popcorn chicken with the taste, texture, seasoning, etc. And any creative suggestions for use of either of these items? And do you think students would like the macaroni and cheese?
Does anybody have any questions about Cheryl Riley and her very important job which cost by the way $13,000? >> And and just for clarity, John, having that position where you're looking for allows the teacher to do less duties, right, in in the lunchroom as well, right? Right. Because she covers lunch duties as well. >> She covers lunch and recess. Yeah. Probably more it allows Paris as well. Um but the more important part is because she's got the same rules. All the kids know who know what the rules are. They know how to walk. It's not different every time. >> Good. >> She runs a tank ship. >> She runs on that floor when they walk out of there. Like it's >> I wouldn't any final questions. John, you're not free yet. >> So So that allows more planning time, more lunch time. >> It's more >> just say yes.
Um, it could be uh a homeless or or foster care situation. Um, it could be a situation where somebody moved during the school year, but the um original school district, they allowed them to stay um in their school, but they know that they live in that other community. So, there are a bunch of different situations that come up. So what we try to do is sort through that um you know in advance as much as possible and just look for that documentation. >> Again what do I tell them when >> what do I say when they ask me I haven't I haven't gotten notified. How do I know if I got in or or I didn't? >> Yeah. So if they have a question um and they haven't been notified they can certainly you know call the admissions office. Um we have several people who can respond to that call there.
And do you think students would like the popcorn chicken? So hopefully it was all hot and fresh and you were able to get a good taste of it. So feel free to continue eating and Natalie will go ahead and go through the next section. >> Yes, go ahead and eat at your leisure and fill out your forms while I discuss the last part of our presentation. The last subject is the reimburseable meals and changes to the current approved meal plan. We start with a historical look at the regulations that we're following in uh the National School Lunch Program. In 1992 to 2005, we were using the FDA food pyramid. And if you notice on the food pyramid, it talks about two to three servings of dairy, three to five servings of vegetables. It was very specific on how many servings from each category you should have.
>> Thank you, John. I get the cookie. >> Hey there. Um, often times when I'm here for a budget request, I'm usually talking about a specific population. perhaps um a position that would work specifically students with disabilities or preschool multilingual learners etc. Um but today my budget request for FY27 serves all students across the entire district. A little bit of background in our health offices we have obviously we have a health office in all three school buildings. We have a full-time school nurse in all three buildings. And then in addition to that, we have a float nurse that works across the district and we have that float nurse two days per week. We are at the point where we do need to increase that float nurse position up to full-time up to five days per week. Um that person is that that position is essential to the safe operations of our health offices across the district.